With the NBA all-time 3-point leader Stephen Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Warriors struggled to establish their long-range game.

Golden State Warriors teammates Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield already have something special developing in the months that they have played together.

Hield had a game-high 24 points and hit five threes as the Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. He quipped after game that he was Batman on the court because he "saved the day," adding that Butler was "still Robin."